Year 1 - English
Standing to speak in 'show and tell'
Speaking loud and proud
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils practise their speaking and listening skills in a performative way. Pupils learn the importance of speaking 'loud and proud' by standing up and using their voice for a range of purposes; show and tell, performing a poem and expressing an opinion.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to speak loudly and clearly in 'show and tell'.
Key Notes
- Successful speaking includes speaking loudly and clearly enough for everyone to hear.
- Successful listening includes looking at the person speaking and paying close attention.
- Speaking in full sentences helps the listener understand what is being said.
- Standing to speak helps to get the audience's attention.
Vocabulary To Learn
- speaking: using your voice to talk to someone
- listening: paying attention to what someone is saying
- volume: how loud or quiet someone speaks
- audience: a group of people watching a performance or event
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may speak too quietly and find it hard to speak in full sentences.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Successful speaking includes speaking loudly and clearly enough for everyone to hear. Successful listening includes looking at the person speaking and paying close attention.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'speaking'
using your voice to talk to someone.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may speak too quietly and find it hard to speak in full sentences. Correction: Display the visuals for successful speaking and listening in your classroom. Ensure pupils are confident in what they are going to say - they could practise their show and tell at home or with a teacher prior to delivering it in front of the class.
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